Dishes & Beverages48 Scary-Good Soups for October A hearty autumn soup is just the thing as the weather turns cold. Keep an eye out for the ghoulishly good recipes—including a Halloween soup or two—that lurk here!
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RecipesDr Pepper Sheet Cake When we visited the Dr Pepper museum in Dublin, Texas, I bought a Dr Pepper cake mix. It was so delicious that I decided to come up with my own sheet cake version. It’s become a family favorite. —Karen Daigle, Burleson, Texas
Test KitchenYour Guide to Gourmet (and Everyday) Salts. Plus, When to Use Them Confused about the types of salt now available? Look no further than this straight-forward guide to gourmet varieties of all shapes and colors.
Dishes & BeveragesHow to Make Strawberry Sheet Cake Baked in a jelly roll pan (or half-sheet pan), this Texas strawberry sheet cake is made with a box of cake mix, strawberry gelatin and fresh strawberries.
IngredientsThe Best Fish to Buy Instead of Tuna, Halibut, Mahi Mahi and More It doesn’t matter what type of fish your recipe calls for—we know the best fish to substitute!
IngredientsPick of the Pints: The Best Vanilla Ice Cream Get your scoops ready! We found the very best vanilla ice cream from the grocery store.
Cooking StyleThe Scientific Reason Why You Hate (or Love) Cilantro Have you ever wondered why cilantro tastes like soap? The answer may be in your DNA.
Cooking StyleA 7-Day Meal Plan of Cozy September Dinners As the weather starts to get cooler, things start to heat up in the kitchen. This week, enjoy cozy dinners that are heartier than summer’s lighter fare.
TechniquesThe Heavy-Duty BBQ Daddy Grill Brush Is Bristle-Free and Cleans with Steam Say goodbye to tough grill messes! The BBQ Daddy Scrub Daddy grill brush is bristle-free and uses the power of steam to make your grates sparkle.
Test KitchenOur Definitive Ranking of Nondairy Milks Our team tested eight of the most popular products to find the best nondairy milk for your fridge.
RecipesAsian Lettuce Wraps This recipe is as tasty as the lettuce wraps found in national restaurants, but it’s healthier! — Linda Rowley, Richardson, Texas
RecipesDanish Puff I remember Mom making this cream puff variation for special occasions. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
RecipesHam and Cheese Pockets These unique sandwich pockets are filled with ingredients both kids and adults enjoy. —Callie Myers, Rockport, Texas
RecipesStrawberry Cheesecake The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas
RecipesSesame Ramen Salad This spicy Asian sausage and noodle salad is equally good for lunch or a potluck. —Denese Johnson, Chico, Texas